Lounge



(No Model.)

R. S. WRIGHT.

LOUNGE.

No. 446,243. Patented Feb. 10, 1891.

horizontal rod d, having side portions 0, bent O engages with tworack-bars D D, having UNITED STATES PATENT OEEICE.

ROBERT S. W'RIGHT, OF BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS.

LOUNGE.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 446,243, dated February10, 1891.

Application filed May 26, 1890. A

To all whom it may concern.-

Be it known that I, ROBERT S. WRIGHT, a citizen of the United States,residing at B08. ton, in the county of Suffolk and State ofMassachusetts, have invented certain Improvements in Lounges, of whichthe following is a full, clear, and exact description, reference beinghad to the accompanying drawings, making part of this specification, inwhich Figure l is a perspective View of a couch or lounge embodying myinvention. Fig. 2 represents the lounge with the head-section lowered toa horizontal position and the brace resting on the carpet.

M y invention relates to that class of lounges, couches, sofas, &c., inwhich the end or head section is hinged to the main frame, and is madeadjustable either to a horizontal position or at any desired angle; andmy invention consists in a novel device of simple con struction forsupporting said end or head sec tion at any point of adjustment, ashereinafter more particularly set forth.

In the said drawings, A represents the main frame of a couch or lounge.

B is the end or head section, which is hinged at its lower edge at a ato the main frame A to enable it to be adjusted at any desired angle tosuit the ease or comfort of the person occupying the lounge or couch.This end or head section B is supported at the desired angle, whenadjusted, by means of a swinging bail-shaped metal brace C, composed ofa at right angles thereto, the ends of the portions 0 being bent inwardparallel with the rod d and pivoted in bearings or boxes e, secured tothe outer side or surface of the section B. The rod or lower portion ofthe brace upwardly-inclined teeth or notches f, said bars being curvedto fit the curved or rounded ends of the main frame A, to which they aresecured in any suitable manner.

The arrangement of the brace C is such that it will swing freely inwardon its pivots by its own gravity as the end section B is raised, wherebyit is caused to automatically engage successively with the teeth ornotches f of the rack-bars D D to hold or support the Serial No.353,238. (No model.)

section B at any desired point of adjustment, and when it is desired tolower the section B it is simply necessary to disengage the brace G fromthe teeth of the rack-bars and after adjusting the section B at thedesired angle allow the brace to again engage the teeth or notches f.

My improved brace is shown as formed of one continuous metal rod, thefoot or cross bar cl, the upright sides 0 c, and the pivots b of itshinges all being integral. This construction avoids the weaknessexperienced in single braces or in those made up of several connectedwooden parts, which are liable to become loose or detached. Furthermore,the upright portions 0 0 form two direct supports between the side railsof the head-section and those of the main frame, thus relieving thehinges a a of any wrenching strain whether pressure is applied centrallyor at either edge of the head-section. The horizontal portion d, byconnecting the parts 0 c transversely at the foot and having at each ofits ends a seat or rest in the successive notches of the rack-bars onthe legs or curved outer ends of the side rails A, gives specialfirmness to the structure, and when desired the foot of the brace may bedisengaged from these seats and dropped downto rest upon the floor orcarpet, as in Fig. 2, bringing the head-section B into a horizontalposition coincident with the main frame A, the integral brace c d c thenforming a foot and two connected legs for the support of the free end ofthe section B.

The above described supporting device combines cheapness and simplicitywith great strength and durability, and, moreover, can be made quiteornamental, while as it is located entirely outside of all of theupholstery-work the latter would not require to be disturbed if repairsshould become necessary, which would be a great advantage and a savingof considerable expense. Furthermore,thebrace can be readily operated bya person occupying the lounge without rising therefrom, as it can beeasily reached with the hand and its position changed to suit therequirements of the case.

I am aware of the patent to Armstrong, No. 253,333, dated February 7,1882, on folding of said frame.

'Without an extension as a foot-rest.

invalid-chairs, in which the back or head section is made adjustable bymeans of oblique ratchet-arms engaging studs in guides or stirrups onboth sides of the seat, said section beingalso provided with independentlegs, the ends of which rest on the floor when the back is spread in ahorizontal position, but do not serve .to adjust said section to variousangles. Said patent shows, also, raised arms on both sides of the seator main frame and an adjustable foot-rest on the fourth side I disclaimthe construction shown in such invalid-chair.

I am also aware that various forms of 'reclining-chairs have beendevised having two crossing-frames pivoted together at the cross ingpoint and furnished with an adjustable brace adapted to hold such framesat various angles to each other and the seat portion at varyingdistances from the floor. I disclaim chairs generally and all suchcross-framed chairs in particular.

My improved article is essentially a couch or lounge with a permanenthorizontal frame or body long enough for a sofa or bed and Raised sidearms and crossing frames would add complication and impair itsusefulness, while changing its characteristics. In my lounge thehorizontal body is of one constant height,

is accessible from either side, andhassimply the hinged head-sectionprovided with the peculiarly simple brace described resting down uponthe carpet or in either of the notches of the curved rack-bars D D.

IVhat I claim as my invention, and desire to secure by Letters Patent,is

In a couch or lounge, the horizontal main frame A, having continuousside rails extending from end to end of the structure and terminating indownward and outwardly curved legs which support the frame at a constantheight, and the toothed rack-bars D D, fixed upon the depending ends ofsaid rails at the head end of the frame, in combination with theadjustable head section B, having its side rails hinged to the mainframe between the downwardly-bent ends of the side rails and above saidrack-bars, and with the bail-shaped brace hinged to said head-sectionand adapted to rest its horizontal foot portion in the several notchesof the rack-bars or on the carpet at the foot of the lounge-legs,substantially as and for the purpose set forth.

IVitness my hand this 23d day of May, A. D. 1890. v

ROBERT S. IVRIGIIT.

In presence of P. E. TESCHEMACHER, HARRY W. AIKEN.

